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Associated Students Council

Humboldt State University

Meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2015

University Center Banquet Room

5:00 p.m.

Agenda #15

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of Agenda #15 dated February 19, 2015 – Action Item

IV. Chair's Report

V. Special Presentation – Campus Food Program (Mira Friedman, HSU Health Educator)

VI. Approval of Minutes

A. Approval of Minutes #14 dated February 5, 2015 – Action Item

VII. Public Comments (As per the Gloria Romero Open Meeting Act of 2000 authorized by Section

89306.)

Every A. S. Council agenda for regular meetings shall provide an opportunity for members of the

public to directly address the A. S. Council on any item affecting higher education at the campus

or statewide level, provided that no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda.

However, Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by a person

exercising his or her public testimony rights, may ask a question for clarification, make a brief

announcement, or make a brief report on his or her own activities. A. S. Council may also provide

a reference to resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the body at a

subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or request that a matter of business be placed on a

future agenda.

Persons recognized by the Chair should first identify themselves by name. Time limits will be

established by the Chair depending on the number of people wishing to speak and the length of the

Agenda. The maximum amount of time per speaker shall not exceed 10 minutes. Public

comments regarding items on the agenda will be taken prior to each agenda item.

VIII. Appointments to Committees and Council

A. A. S. President

B. A. S. Administrative Vice President

C. A. S. Legislative Vice President

D. A. S. Student Affairs Vice President

IX. Old Business

A. Resolution 2014-15-10: Resolution on the Creation of a Scholarship Trust for Native

American Students –Action Item

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The resolution requests that the University Center implement an honor tax of 1% on

University Center goods and services and that a referendum be placed on the Associated

Students General Election Ballot to seek the opinion on the student body regarding the

honor tax.

B. Resolution 2014-15-11: Resolution of Legislative Stances for Spring 2015 Session–Action

Item The resolution resolves twelve legislative positions on State Legislative Bills on behalf of

the Associated Students.

X. Official Reports (10 minutes limit each speaker, additional time at discretion of Chair)

A. Committee Reports from Students-at-Large (This is a time for students appointed to

committees/boards to give a report to Council.)

B. President (Jerry Dinzes)

C. Administrative Affairs Vice President (Ana Cortes)

Board of Finance Report – February 2, 2015

1. Request from the MultiCultural Center (MCC) from Unallocated in an amount not to

exceed $455 for the purchase of a Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Scanner – Action Item

The scanner will be used to limit the amount of paper copies made of financial records and

grant documents and to allow for easier transfer of grant information to clubs and

organizations.

2. Request from the Associated Students Government from Unallocated in an amount not to

exceed $2,655 for costs associated with the purchase of 700 Academic Planners – Action

Item The Associated Students Government would provide 700 free personalized planners for

students in the 2015-16 academic year. The planners would include information Associated

Students Programs, events and resources for HSU students.

3. Review of 2015-16 AS Budget Timeline – Information Item

The Board of Finance reviewed the approved 2015-16 AS Budget Timeline with the Board

of Finance.

Board of Finance Report – February 17, 2015

1. Request from Club and Program Support to transfer $800 from the Special Projects Line

Item to the Leadership Development Series Line Item – Information Item

The transfer of $800 would allow for the Clubs Office to increase programming efforts in

the Leadership Development Series by paying for the rights to a film at a leadership

development session in April, 2015.

2. Request from the AS Events Funding Board to transfer $5,000 from the Clubs and

Activities Grant to the Cultural Programing Grant – Information Item

Transferring $5,000 would allow additional opportunities for Cultural Programming to

occur on campus while not significantly reducing funding opportunities from the Clubs and

Activities Grant. The Clubs and Activities Grant has a current balance of $15,364.

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3. Determination by the Board of Finance as to which AS Programs will be invited to the

Board of Finance meeting to answer specific questions about their 2015-16 AS Program

Budget Request. – Information Item

D. Student Affairs Vice President (T.J. Singh)

E. Legislative Vice President (Mike Kirakosyan)

F. Council Representative Reports

G. External Affairs (Juan Cervantes)

H. AS Presents (Banning Ramirez)

I. Elections Commissioner (Eli Poppers)

J. Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (Dr. Peg Blake)

K. General Manager (Joan Tyson)

XI. General Council Discussion (At this time Council members and Executives may follow-up with

questions regarding reports.)

XII. New Business

XIII. General Council Work Session

XIV. Announcements

XV. Adjournment

Call to Order

Associated Students Council Humboldt State University

Thursday, February 5, 2015 University Center Banquet Room

Minutes #14

Mike Kirakosyan, Legislative Vice President, called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the University Center Banquet Room.

Roll Call

Representatives Present:

Officers Present:

Officers Absent

Advisors Present:

Advisors Absent:

Approval of Agenda

Akira Brathwaite, Nathaniel McGuigan, Holly Largent, Taylor Morrison, Rebecca Ingerson, Taylor Mitchell, Thomas Kupelian, Eamon Daly, Patric Esh, Madison W11aley

Jeny Dinzes, Mike Kirakosyan, T.J. Singh

Ana Cortes (excused)

Joan Tyson, Juan Cervantes, Banning Ramirez, Eli Poppers

Dr. Peg Blake

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MOTION: MITCHELL/MORRISON move to approve Agenda #14 dated February 5, 2015 APPROVED

(1) ABSTENTION Chair's Report

Kirakosyan reviewed the Cotmcil ' s attendance policy. The agenda will include multiple resolutions and appointments.

Approval of Minutes

A. Approval of Minutes # 13 dated January 23, 20 15 -Action Item

MOTION: MITCHELL/DALY move to approve Minutes #13 dated January 23, 2015 APPROVED

Poppers noted that he was not listed in attendance AS AMENDED

MOTION: MITCHELL/DALY move to insert Eli Poppers as present APPROVED

Public Comments (As per the Gloria Romero Open Meeting Act authorized bv Section 89306.)

There was no Public Comment.

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ApjJointments to Committees and Council

A.S. President (Jerry Dinzes)

MOTION: BRATHWAITE/DALY move to appoint Matthew Ware to the Humboldt Energy Independence Fund Committee APPROVED

This appointment will expire in December 2015.

MOTION: DALY /KUPELIAN move to appoint Michelle Gibbons to the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Committee APPROVED

(1) ABSTENTION Gibbons was recommended by the Residence Housing Association.

MOTION: DALY /KUPELIAN move to appoint Alex Egan to the Board of Finance APPROVED

A.S. Administrative Vice President (Ana Cortes)

Kirako.syan presented Cortes· appointment on her behalf

MOTION: ESH/KUPELIAN move to appoint Natasha Sanders to the Associated Students Lobby Corps APPROVED

A.S. Legislative Vice President (Mike Kirakosyan)

No Appointments

A.S. Student Affairs Vice President (T.J. Singh)

MOTION:

MOTION:

DINZES/DAL Y move to appoint Rebecca Ingerson to the University Senate APPROVED

(1) ABSTENTION

DALY /MITCHELL move to appoint Madison Whaley to the Associated Students Lobby Corps APPROVED

(1) ABSTENTION Election of Vice Chair

Kirako.syan opened the.floor to nominations.

MOTION: INGERSON/MITCHELL move to nominate Taylor Mitchell as Vice Chair APPROVED

Kirakosyan closed the .floor to nominations.

Old Business

A. Resolution 2014-15-7: Resolution on the Creation of a Scholarship Trust for Native

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American Students -Tabled Action Item The resolution requests that the University Center implement an honor tax of 1-3% in dining facilities that would fund a trust that would award scholarships to Native American students and support faculty trainings to improve awareness on campus. The resolution was spec~fically tabled with a pending amendment. Th e attached resolution includes the original language and the pending amendment is shovt'n in italics. The Council will resume action with consideration of the pending amendment.

There was no Public Comment.

MOTION: MORRISON/DALY move to table indefinitely Resolution 2014-15-7: Resolution on

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the Creation of a Scholarship Trust for Native American Students TA BLED INDEFINITELY

Morrison stated that she and Cervantes have been working on updating the resollltion and will be introducing a new resolution to the AS Council.

B. Resolution 2014-15-8: Resolution in Support of Assembly Bill 27: Veterans Exemption from Non-Resident Tuition -Action Item The resolution is in support of Assembly Bill 27, a bill that would exempt non-resident Veterans from being charged non-resident tuition if they utilize GI Bill Education Benefits.

Dinzes stated that he is requesting the Council to take a position of suppo1i on Assembly Bill 27 which would bring California in compliance with Federal Law and GI Bill benefits. It would provide an exemption for non-resident veterans to non-resident tuition.

There was no Public Comment.

MOTION: MITCHELL/DALY move to approve Resolution 2014-15-8: Resolution in Supp01i of Assembly Bill 27: Veterans Exemption from Non-Resident Tuition APPROVED

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Brathwaite asked for clarification on how the bill would bring the state into compliance with Federal Law. Dinzes replied that Congress approved "in-state tuition" protection that will take effect in Fall 2015 and that the state legislature will need to change the law to lower tuition and fees for non­resident veterans.

MOTION: DINZES/ MITCHELL move to amend the resolution to insert an additional paragraph after the ?111 paragraph to read:

Resolved by the members of the AS Council we request that the Assembly grant residency to our non-resident veterans who receive GI Bill Education Benefits and are continually enrolled.for a one year period at the institutions of the University of Cal~fornia, the Cal~fornia State University or the Cal~forn.ia Maritime Academy APPROVED

C. Resolution 2014-15-9: Resolution in Supp01i of Senate Resolution 7: Mexican Human Rights -Action Item The resolution is in support of Senate Resolution 7, a non-binding resolution which condenrns the disappearance and deaths of missing college students from Mexico as a

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violation of human rights.

Dinzes stated that he is requesting that the AS Council take a position of support on Senate Resolution 7. Dinzes plans to draft a letter with Cervantes to provide to legislators. Cervantes stated that CSSA is also considering support of Senate Resolution 7. Senate Resolution 7 is in response to the murder of 42 college students in Mexico.

There was no Public Comment.

MOTION: KUPELIAN/DAL Y move to approve Resolution 2014-15-9: Resolution in Support of Senate Resolution 7: Mexican Human Rights APPROVED

There was no Council Discussion on the Resolution.

Official Reports (10 minutes limit each speaker, additional time at discretion of Chair)

President (Jerry Dinzes) Dinzes reported that he attended an Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) meeting on Monday. The University Resources and Planning C01mnittee (URPC) is meeting to discuss budget strategies for the 2015-16 academic year. The RAMP program is requesting permanent funding and made a presentation to the URPC. The Legislature will be providing additional flmding to the CSU system. The Chancellor's office has provided HSU with one million in loan forgiveness. The campus is also receiving $340,000 in insurance risk pool dividends. Dinzes attended the CSSA meeting at San Marcos. Dinzes met with the HSU Veterans Program which has been struggling with being identified as a cultural group to access grant funding. Dinzes has offered the Veteran's Student Association special projects funding. Dinzes attended the Program and Facilities Subcommittee of the University Center. On March 4111 the Associated Students will be hosting an Associated Students Program Appreciation Event.

Administrative Vice President (Ana Cortes) Dinzes reported on Cortes' behaf:f

The Board of Finance actions from February 2 will be on the following AS Council Agenda. Co1tes attended the IRA Committee meeting. The IRA Committee approved the budget application materials for the 2015-16 Fiscal Year.

Student Affairs Vice President (T.J. Singh) Singh reported that the University Center Program and Facilities Sub Board (UCPFSB) met yesterday to discuss program goals. CenterArts is seeking to utilize the West Gym more often for concerts and will be seeking to purchase banicades and a sound board for the facility. The Aquatic Center is seeking more utilization by campus programs. The UCPFSB also discussed the remodel of the Associated Students and Clubs Office. Singh is seeking additional GRE workshops for the campus and would like to explore funding options. The first spring semester Events Fm1ding Board meeting will be tornolTOW. Singh is working on a presentation on the Prison Industrial Complex at the MultiCultural Center's Social Justice Sunm1it. Singh will be appointing a new student to the Student Affairs Advisory Committee. Singh is working with multiple AS Programs on event ideas and is interested in hosting a campus luau.

Legislative Vice President (Kirakosyan)

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Kirakosyan rep01ted that he has been attending meetings of the Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Task Force. Kirakosyan stated that there are only two students and over a dozen staff and faculty members. Kirakosyan stated that the Task Force has been doing a strength-weakness­opportunities-threats analysis of Diversity initiatives on campus. The Queer Center Development Committee has not yet met this semester. The MultiCultmal Center is producing Q-Talks. The Eric Rofes Queer Resource Center is producing a queer battle of the bands event. Kirakosyan is interviewing students for the Elections Commission.

Morrison - College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Morrison reported that she met with the Graduation Pledge Alliance (GPA). GPA is tabling and doing presentations to capstone classes. M01Tison continues working on the Real Food Challenge. Morrison tabled at the Clubs Fair.

Ingerson - College of Professional Studies Ingerson rep01ted that the Student Grievance has not received any complaints this semester. Ingerson looks forward to serving on the University Senate. The Residence Housing Association has begm1 to meet for the semester.

Mitchell - College of Professional Studies Mitchell reported that he will be attending the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Mitchell and Dinzes will be meeting with Facilities Management to discuss the Community Garden and the AS Sandwich Boards. Mitchell assisted Singh with the Clubs Fair.

Daly - College of Professional Studies Daly rep01ted that he will be attending a meeting of the Sponsored Programs Foundation in the beginning of March. Daly tabled at the Clubs Fair. The deadline has passed for submissions to the Humboldt Film Festival.

McGuigan - College of Natural Resources and Sciences McGuigan reported that the Sexual Assault Prevention Committee is meeting and will be producing a workshop for the Social Justice Summit. The Check It program is seeking vollmteers for the Anniversary Party. McGuigan is coordinating with the Unified Students of Humboldt.

Brathwaite - College of Natural Resources and Sciences Brathwaite reported that she attended the first Lobby Corps meeting of the semester. Brathwaite stated that the Lobby Corps will be reaching out to local govenu11ent officials. Brathwaite will be meeting with the Natural Resources and Sciences Dean and Associate Dean tomorrow. Brathwaite apologized for being unable to attend the retreat due to illness.

Kupelian - College of Natural Resources and Sciences Kupelian repo1ted that he attended the Board of Finance meeting. Kupelian will be meeting with the Learning Center and will discuss GRE Testing Workshops. Kupelian is looking forward to improvements to the tutoring program. Kupelian will be attending the meeting with the Natural Resources and Sciences Dean with Brathwaite.

Largent - At Large Largent repo1ted that the Veteran's Office would like to do a presentation to the AS Council. Largent attended the IRA meeting on Monday.

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Whaley - At Large Whaley reported that she will be attending the WRRAP staff meeting tomorrow and will be meeting with the director of the program on Wednesday. Whaley attended the Lobby Corps meeting last Thursday. Whaley is seeking to work with Monison on the Real Food Challenge.

Esh - Graduate Representative

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Esh repo1ted that he attended the Veteran's Focus Group for the Strategic Plan. Over 30 students attended and expressed concerns with feeling isolated on campus. There is a proposal for add/drop elates to move to two weeks from four weeks. Only ten students attended the Provost open forum for students today. There are two additional Provosts meetings. Priority registration for AS Members drafted a letter.

External Affairs (Cervantes) Cervantes reported that he attended the CSSA meeting last weekend in San Marcos. Dinzes and Cervantes authored a resolution and presented it to CSSA to encourage the CSU system to consider changes to the CSU Minimum Qualifications to be a Student Office Holder. Cervantes reported that the Board of Trustees has passed the Student Involvement and Representation Fee (SIRF) which will fund CSSA with a $2.00 amrnal fee from each student with an opt-out provision. Associated Students will no longer pay dues annually. Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins will be receiving the Legislator of the Year award at the California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS). Dinzes and Cervantes will be traveling to Sacramento to meet with legislators tomorrow, February 6. The Lobby Corps had a successful meeting on January 29. The deadline to apply to go to CHESS is Friday, February 6 at 5:00 p.m.

AS Presents (Ramirez) Ramirez reported that the AS Presents Committee will be meeting tomonow at 3:00 p.m. The Arts in the Quad programing will include a panel on the Armenian Genocide. The AS Presents Committee was interested in hosting the Potowat Native American Storyteller event, originally scheduled for the UC Quad, at the site of the student protest and sit in. Ramirez noted that the University will not allow the facility that the protest is happening in to be scheduled. Ramirez is hopeful that the administration will lift the restriction. The Arts festival will be on Saturday, April 25 on the Special Events field from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Elections Commissioner (Poppers) Poppers thanked Council for their enthusiasm about the Elections at the retreat. Poppers is considering ideas on how to promote the election. Poppers hopes to talk about elections to AS Programs at the AS Program Appreciation Dinner. Poppers stated that the Check It Event will be an opportunity to promote the elections. Poppers tabled at the AS Clubs Fair. Poppers is working with the AS Graphic Designer. Poppers will be sending out information on council expectations for assisting with Elections.

Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (Peg Blake) Absent.

General Manager (Joan Tyson) Tyson reported that she is working with AS Programs to ensure that they are ready to submit their budget application materials by the deadline on Wednesday, February 11 at noon.

General Council Discussion

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Esh asked Council to consider their use of gender pronouns. Poppers clarified that Election Bonds are collected from candidates for ofiice and reimbursed after the election. Brathwaite asked Singh if he is considering an additional dance around Valentine's Day. Singh stated that he is focusing on different events. Dinzes stated that the Sponsored Programs Foundation withholds grant ful1Cling to cover the overhead of grant administration and suggested that Daly consider discussing lowering overhead costs of program that serve students to the Sponsored Programs Board of Directors. Dinzes stated that he was impressed by the Veterans focus groups. Daly encouraged students to utilize the Veterans Program Coffee Cart in the Library. Brathwaite reported that the Food Pantry is now providing additional options of food. Ramirez raised concern that hosting a Luau is cultural appropriation of Hawaiian culture. Largent stated that student Veteran's on campus are fragmented and do not have the same community that they did when they were on active duty.

General Council Work Session

A. The Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) Fee Reserves Expenditure Plan - Discussion Item (Jerry Dinzes) The IRA Committee is developing an IRA Reserves expenditure plan and is seeking input and suggestions regarding possible special project options. The Council discussed the item at the December 18, 2014 and January 23, 2015 meeting and requested further opportunity to discuss potential ideas for reserve expenditures. See "Humboldt State University Instructionally Related Activity Spending Requirements" and "IRA 20 14-15 Fiscal Year Approved Budget" attached for more information on an IRA activity.

Dinzes solicited the Council for additional ideas. Dinzes stated that he has reached out to many groups on campus and received a lot of feedback. Dinzes would like to have an action item of the proposals come back to the COLmcil for approval to be forwarded to the Instructionally Related Activities Committee. Dinzes stated that the idea of providing funding to attend presentations has found appeal by multiple individuals but concern has been brought up that only a select group of students would be able to utilize the funding. Dr. Jolm Lee, the Dean of the College of Professional Studies, expressed concern that other colleges receive significantly more IRA funding than his college. Dinzes noted that the idea of placing texts on reserve in the library has received significant suppo1i. The College of Professional Studies is interested in purchasing concussion testing equipment that would be used by kinesiology students, but would also benefit athletes. Other previously suggested ideas included a new safety net to protect the interior facility of the Student Recreation Center from arrows used in archery, facility upgrades to Campus Center for Appropriate Teclmology to make the facility into a net-zero energy facility. Dinzes also stated that he is interested in IRA funding being used to benefit the Veteran's Resource Center' s Veteran's Transition Program.

Dinzes solicited ideas from the Cotmcil. Daly stated that he would like to provide the Business Faculty with the guidelines and information on the deadline to submit proposals. Daly is supportive of the concussion testing equipment proposal. Brathwaite was supportive of placing classroom texts in the library reserves. Brathwaite is also supportive of upgrades to CCA T. Brathwaite will so licit ideas from the CNRS Dean. Kupelian stated his support for reserve texts in the library and also shared information about openstaxcollege.org, a website for free textbooks. Esh stated that there are 400 graduate students on campus and a need for presentation funding exists. Esh also noted that presentation funding could be provided to undergraduates too. Cervantes supports reserve texts and would like preparation for other graduate exams including LSAT's and MCATS to be considered.

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Natasha Sanders, a student-at-large, suggested that replacement of classroom fmnishings be considered.

Announcements

Esh reported that he is taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies on behalf of his daughters . Dinzes suggested that the Mixers be placed as an item on a future agenda.

Adjournment

Kirakosyan adjourned the meeting without objection at 6:57 p.m.

Recorded by: Rob Christensen AS Council Assistant

Approved by:

~lit Legislative Vice President

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Call to Order

Associated Students Board of Finance Humboldt State University

Monday, February 2, 2015 Nelson Hall East, 120

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Jerry Dinzes, AS President and Vice Chair of the Board of Finance, called the Board of Finance meeting to order at 3:09 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2015 in the Nelson Hall East 120.

Roll Call

Members Present: Jeny Dinzes, Thomas Kupelian, Taylor Mitchell

Members Absent: Ana Cortes (excused)

Advisor Absent: Joan Tyson

Approval of the Agenda

MOTION: MITCHELL/KUPELIAN move to approve Agenda #6 dated February 2, 2015 APPROVED

Chair's Report

Dinzes repo1ied that he will be appointing a student-at-large to the Board of Finance soon. After the appointment a new schedule for the Board of Finance may be considered.

Public Comment

There was no Public Comment.

Approval of the Minutes

MOTION: MITCHELL/KUPELIAN move to approve the Board of Finance Minutes #5 dated December 3, 2014 APPROVED

Old Business

A. Request from the Multi Cultural Center (MCC) from Unallocated in an amount not to exceed $455 for the purchase of a Fujitsu Scan Snap iXSOO Scanner - Action Item The scanner will be used to limit the amount of paper copies made of financial records and grant doctm1ents and to allow for easier transfer of grant information to clubs and organizations.

There was no Public Comment.

MOTION: MITCHELL/KUPELIAN move to approve the request from the MultiCultural Center (MCC) from Unallocated in an amount not to exceed $455 for the

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APPROVED

Marylyn Paik Nicely, Director of the Multi Cultural Center (MCC) was present on behalf of the request. Paik Nicely explained that the seamier will be used to assist the MCC in a reduction of paper use. Paik Nicely stated that the equipment was recommended by HSU's Information Teclmology Services as appropriate for the program.

B. Request from the Associated Students Government from Unallocated in an amount not to exceed $2,655 for costs associated with the purchase of 700 Academic Planners - Action Item The Associated Students Government would provide 700 free personalized plaimers for students in the 2015-16 academic year. The planners would include information Associated Students Programs, events and resources for HSU students.

There was no Public Comment.

MOTION: MITCHELL/KUPELIAN move to approve the Associated Students Government from Unallocated in an amount not to exceed $2,655 for costs associated with the purchase of 700 Academic Planners APPROVED

Dinzes was present on behalf of the request. Dinzes stated that the Associated Students Govenm1ent has traditionally provided free academic plam1ers at the begi1ming of the fall semester. Mitchell suggested that coupons be provided so that students come to the Associated Students office to receive the platulers.

C. Review of2015-16 AS Budget Timeline- Information Item Tyson will review the approved 2015-16 AS Budget Timeline with the Board of Finance.

Christensen reviewed the timeline on behalf of Tyson. Christensen reminded the Board about the commitment on Saturday, February 28 for the AS Budget Hearings.

Announcements

There were no annom1cements.

Adjournment

Dinzes adjourned the meeting at 3:30 p.m. without objection.

Recorded by:

Rob Christensen A.S. Council Assistant

Approved by:

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RESOLUTION No. 2014-15-10

AUTHORED BY: *Jerry Dinzes, A.S. President *Juan Cervantes, External Affairs Representative *Taylor Morrison, Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Representative

SIGNED BY: *Eamon Daly, Professional Studies Representative *Taylor Mitchell, Professional Studies Representative

REFERRED TO: AS COUNCIL ACTION SCHEDULED: February 19, 2015

SUBJECT: Resolution on the Creation of a Scholarship Trust for Native American Students

1. WHEREAS, the mission of the Associated Students Council of Humboldt State University serves to “assist in the protection of rights and interests of the individual student and student body, (…) and stimulate the educational, social, physical, and cultural well-being of the University community”; and,

2. WHEREAS, the Associated Students (A.S.) Council of Humboldt State University (HSU)

recognizes the Wiyot Tribe as the original inhabitants of the Humboldt Bay area, and encourages our membership of over 8,000 students to recognize the history of this land and that the Wiyot Nation has never surrendered their aboriginal rights to their lands, resources, or territory by treaty or any other instrument or decree; and,

3. WHEREAS, Chancellor Timothy White and the California State University's (CSU) Native

American Initiative intends to increase the number of students from Tribal Nations who enroll and graduate from the CSU, an endeavor that will require innovative policies and practices; and,

4. WHEREAS, an “Honor Tax” is defined in this resolution as a surcharge that is attached to the

purchase of goods and services that are sold by the Humboldt State University Center to support Native American students at HSU; and,

5. WHEREAS, in the 2013-14 academic year, 1% of the University Center’s gross dining sales was $102,773.80; and,

6. WHEREAS, for the 2013-2014 year the University Center brought in $10,277,380 in food sales with $7,205,330 from residence hall students on meal plans and $570,000 from off campus meal plans; therefore, be it,

7. RESOLVED, by the A.S. Council of HSU that we encourage the campus community to pledge our respect to the Wiyot Peoples’ historical, cultural, and economical relationships to their homelands which have provided them the gifts of physical and spiritual sustenance since time immemorial; and; and be it further,

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conjunction with local tribes and an indigenous non-profit organization, preferably the Seventh Generation Fund, develop the framework for a trust that would award scholarships to Native American students; and, be it further,

9. RESOLVED, by the A.S. Council of HSU that we request the University Center to implement an “Honor Tax” of 1% that would be released to the aforementioned trust, and that would be placed on the goods and services sold through Dining Services, Center Activities, and Center Arts; and, be it further,

10. RESOLVED, that the A.S. Council of HSU recognizes the prevalence of food insecurity on

campus and we request that the University Center implement the ability for students, employees, and faculty to voluntarily opt out of the surcharge when purchasing meal plans; be it further,

11. RESOLVED, that the A.S. Council shall review the implementation of the “Honor Tax”

every five years, and place it as a referendum on the spring election ballot to confirm support from future students; and, be it further,

12. RESOLVED, that we invite all residents, organizations, businesses, and governmental

entities to join us in acknowledging and respecting the sovereignty of the Wiyot Nation through participating in this “Honor Tax”; and, be it further,

13. RESOLVED, that the A.S. Council seeks the opinion of the student body regarding the

“Honor Tax” and requests that the University Center respect the result of the “Honor Tax” Referendum; and, be it further,

14. RESOLVED, that the following question be placed on the Student General Election Ballot

for the election of April 21-23, 2015:

1. Should the University Center adopt an “Honor Tax” of 1% to develop a trust that would award scholarships to Native American students at HSU? a. Yes b. No

15. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to, but not limited to:

Executive Director of the University Center Dave Nakamura, CSU Chancellor Timothy White, HSU President Lisa A. Rossbacher, HSU Interim Provost Jenny Zorn, HSU Administrative Vice President Joyce Lopes, HSU Student Affairs Vice President Peg Blake, HSU Resident Housing Association, the Unified Students of Humboldt, the Many Tribal Nations Club, The Indigenous Student Alliance, the Lost Coast Outpost, Times Standard, Mad River Union, North Coast Journal, KIEM TV, KAEF 23 , KFMI- FM 96.3 , KISS-FM 99.1, KSLUG-FM 93.1., and to the Indigenous Tribes of the North Coast, including the Yuroks, Hupas, Wiyots, Karuk, Bear River, Blue Lake, and Trinidad Tribes.

* Original Signatures are on file in the Associated Students Business Office.

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RESOLUTION No. 2014-15-11 AUTHORED BY: *Jerry Dinzes, A.S. President *Juan Cervantes, External Affairs Representative SIGNED BY: *Jerry Dinzes, A.S. President *Nathaniel McGuigan, Natural Resources and Sciences Representative REFERRED TO: AS COUNCIL

ACTION SCHEDULED: February 19, 2015 SUBJECT: Resolution of Legislative Stances for Spring 2015 Session

1. WHEREAS, the Associated Students (AS) Council of Humboldt State University (HSU) is the official representative body of more than 8,000 students, and is entrusted to represent the best interests of our constituents; and,

2. WHEREAS, the AS Council Constitution calls on Councilpersons to “be vocal on issues that

protect and increase student rights” and to “actively seek institutional changes that serve to enhance the student environment”; and,

3. WHEREAS, the AS Council Codes call on the External Affairs Officer to “[p]rovide the A.S.

Council with complete and timely information and reports regarding meetings, pending state and national legislation affecting higher education and issues involving the CSU system”; and,

4. WHEREAS, the following legislative items are being considered by the California Legislature,

and stand to have an impact on HSU and/or the enrolled student body; therefore, be it

5. RESOLVED, by the members of the AS Council that we take the following positions on legislation being proposed in California:

YES - AB 38 Eggman - California State University: Stockton Campus YES - AB 42 Kim - Public postsecondary education: funding and mandatory fees YES - AB 147 Dababneh - Postsecondary education: animal research YES - AB 206 Stone - Student financial aid: California DREAM Work-Study Program YES - AB 243 Wood - Medical marijuana cultivation YES - AB 288 Holden - Public schools: College and Career Access Pathways partnerships YES - SB 15 Block - Postsecondary education: financial aid YES - SJR 3 McGuire - Smith River watershed protection YES - SCA 1 Lara - University of California: Legislative Control YES - SB 9 Beall - Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program YES - SB 114 Liu - Education facilities: Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016 YES - SB 185 De León - Public retirement systems: Public Divestiture of Thermal Coal Companies

* Original Signatures are on file in the Associated Students Business Office.